Value Progressive and habitual

Language:
Cameroon Pidgin English
Parameter:
Uses of the progressive marker
References
Schröder 2003a; Schröder 2012

Examples

  1. I di rait leta dem.
    I
    3sg.sbj
    di
    ipfv
    rait
    write
    leta-dem.
    letter-pl
    He is wrtiting letters right now.

    See questionnaire data 1999-2000

  2. I di rait leta dem.
    I
    3sg.sbj
    di
    ipfv
    rait
    write
    leta
    letter
    dem.
    pl
    He usually writes letters.

    See questionnaire data 1999-2000